Game
Shining in the Darkness
54IGDB player score
19 ratings
About this game
Dark Sol has vowed to reign over the enchanted Kingdom of Thornwood, and only you can stop him. Find the powerful Arms of Light and battle the deadly beasts that keep your people desperate and starving in this epic journey for peace. Roaming the dark Labyrinth, you'll seek out enemies and collect weapons, all of which will help you pass the test of the Ancients and become a shining knight. Get into the adventure with a stunning 3-D perspective, amazing cinematic views and fast-paced scrolling. You'll move from battle to battle, solving puzzles and discovering secret items in this engrossing struggle between good and evil.
"Princess Jessa, along with the loyal knight Mortred, has gone missing in the vicinity of the Labyrinth. King Drake and his aides have no clue as to where she is. As Mortred’s son, join forces with Milo and Pyra in a quest to find the princess."
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Game facts
Release date
Mar 29, 1991
Developer
Camelot Software Planning, Climax Entertainment
Publisher
Sega, Tec Toy
Platforms
Linux, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Genres
Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG)
Themes
Fantasy
Game modes
Single player
Franchise
Shining Force
Perspective
First person
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